Deadly million-dollar agreement on Hollerweg: Regensburg city dismisses criticism as "unjustified"
The city of Regensburg has made a significant move in preserving and expanding its green spaces. In the summer of 2022, the city purchased a 2.2-hectare area on Hollerweg, a move that almost doubled the scope of the ongoing development plan procedure.
The acquisition process involved a thorough inspection by the Department of Urban Development and Planning, the Environmental Protection Department, and the Building and Construction Supervision Office. The teams collaborated to assess the land's suitability, environmental conditions, and compliance with building regulations before finalizing the purchase.
The inspection revealed that the area is a valuable habitat for sand poor grassland, a type of grassland that is inconspicuous at first glance but hosts a variety of small, value-determining species. Nine plant species that indicate sand poor grassland were identified on the mowed lawn, including the heath milk-vetch, a species particularly protected under the Federal Nature Conservation Act.
The mapping of the area was commissioned by the Stadtplanungsamt in May 2022, a time very suitable for mapping. The expert firm was able to map the tufted vetch very well on May 6, 2022, but its visibility significantly decreased by May 21, 2022, and mapping this species in June/July is a significantly greater challenge.
The city of Regensburg has owned field numbers 1444/10, 1444/11, and 1443 since the end of the 1930s, and field numbers 1446 and 1446/3 were purchased in 2020. Field numbers 1436, 1437, and 1438, however, belong to a private investor.
The expert's central statement was that all of this should be considered clear indications that it is sand poor grassland. Conversations with residents revealed that a grass snake and the white forest porter had been seen there, further emphasizing the importance of preserving this unique habitat.
The city of Regensburg states that it is not aware of any negotiations with external interested parties regarding the purchase. A pre-emption right was not exercised in the acquisition by the city of Regensburg. The mapping of the area is expected to be presented after the summer break.
For those seeking more detailed or official documentation, the City of Regensburg can be contacted directly. A comprehensive mapping of the biotope areas has been carried out, and the Liegenschaftsamt, Bauordnungsamt (Umlegungsstelle), and Stadtplanungsamt were involved in the site visits before and after the acquisition. The city of Regensburg remains committed to preserving and expanding its green spaces for the benefit of its residents and the local ecosystem.
In light of Regensburg's commitment to preserving and expanding its green spaces, the city has made an astute investment in the purchase of a 2.2-hectare area on Hollerweg. This acquisition, which was finalized after a meticulous inspection by multiple departments, has been identified as a valuable habitat for sand poor grassland, a significant and protected type of grassland.
However, fields 1436, 1437, and 1438, which belong to a private investor, remain outside of the city's green space expansion plan, highlighting the potential for future investing opportunities in real-estate with high ecological value.
